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Exploring methods of planting ornamental plants 21.01

Explore various methods of planting ornamental plants, including bare-rooted, balled and burlapped, and containerized techniques. Learn about tools like bulb planters, trowels, spades, and more. Discover planting tips for different root forms and tree staking practices. Uncover the importance of mulching and watering for successful plant growth. This guide will enhance your gardening skills and help you create beautiful ornamental landscapes.

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Exploring methods of planting ornamental plants 21.01

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  1. Exploring methods of planting ornamental plants 21.01 This is gonna knock your socks off.

  2. Bare-rooted • Balled and Burlapped (B&B) • Containerized Methods of planting ornamentals

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  5. Besides Joe, there are a number of tools used • Bulb planter • Trowel • Spade • Shovel • Power augers • Front End Loaders • Skid steers/Dingos Tools

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  11. Methods of installation are determined by root form • B&B • Bare-root • Containerized How to plant

  12. The size of your hole should be twice as wide as the root ball • The depth of your hole should be about the same depth as your root ball • If you have a compact soil you need to loosen the soil in the hole and add an amendment like compost or soil conditioner Planting Tips

  13. B&B • Round soil ball of roots wrapped in burlap fabric • Planted flat-bottomed, straight sided hole that is deeper and wider than the ball

  14. B&B • Backfill soil should fill the hole enough to raise the plant to the level at which it grew in the nursery • Loosen burlap around the top of plant • Make a mound of soil around the plant to catch water

  15. Containerized Planting • Use same type of hole, mounded ring, etc. as B&B • In addition, the plant must be removed from the container and the roots unwound or cut at two inch intervals if pot-bound

  16. Bare-rooted Planting • Plants have to have a mound or dome in the bottom of the hole to spread roots and direct roots to grow downward

  17. Tree Staking • Tall plants, even small trees, need to be staked to prevent blowing over

  18. Mulching • Mulching should be done • Helps retain water • Prevent weeds • Improve appearance • Minimize temperature fluctuations

  19. Mulching • Types of mulch • Leaf mulch • Hardwood bark • Chips • Pine straw • Rice straw • Newspaper • Compost

  20. Once a plant is planted, it MUST be watered in • Plants are easier to plant in fall, less watering • Plants require heavy watering the first month and then you can let them kick it • Soak the first time (drowned) • Heavy watering there after (1” of water must reach the roots) for a month Water

  21. B&B • Balled and burlapped plants should be handled by the root ball

  22. Container-grown plants • Should be handled by the container until removed • Then they should be handled by the root mass

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